Popular Baby Names 1966

Classic names that peaked in 1966 — now making a comeback.

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These 1966 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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derived from André, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'

Divinely peaceful

Lavale appears to be a modern American variation of the name 'LaValle', meaning 'the valley'.

Thunder or rocky hill.

Strong as a wolf

Possibly an invented name based on 'LaVaughn' or similar sounding names.

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

A variation of Deanna, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

Peaceful traveler

Derived from 'Donald', meaning 'ruler of the world'

Rounded or a circle

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

lord of the gods, ruler of the heaven

servant of the king

Ruler of the people

A beloved name with deep roots

Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.

peaceful traveler

one who is liberated, the god of the moon

female form of the name Daniel

Signifiant 'je'

the French woman

girl, young woman

defender of mankind

A small or affectionate form of various names.

keeper of the horses

From the pointed hill.

Who is like God?

crown or garland

Scottish Gaelic

Bearer of Christ

The one who is from the Gypsy community

Derived from 'quintus' meaning 'fifth'.

Derived from Tyrone, a name that means 'land of Eógan'.

abbreviation for Trevor

Lion of the new city

In some African cultures, it could mean 'joy' or 'happiness'.

meaning unknown; often used in religious contexts

A beloved name with deep roots

The name means 'the one who is always in a hurry'.

Vigilant, watchful

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

wealth protector

combination of Jo and Nell

Powerful with the spear

Disciple of Saint Columba

A beloved name with deep roots

Victory, strong-minded

A combination of 'Del' and 'Fred', potentially meaning 'of the water' and 'peaceful ruler'

One who is beautiful

A protector or helmeted warrior.

A beloved name with deep roots

of the jewel, precious

A beloved name with deep roots

The name is a variant related to Jerome, meaning sacred name.

Cynbel's valley

God is my judge

A variant of the name Timothy, meaning 'honoring God'.

Derived from the name Franklin, meaning 'free man' or 'landowner'.

Little blackbird

Savior or deliverer

the name means 'my citizen'

A combination of the names 'Jerry' and 'Gerald'.

Bearer of Christ

朝阳 (zhāoyáng) - rising sun

a variant of Gamaliel, meaning 'the reward of God'

peaceful traveler

one who travels, wanderer

ruler, world leader

A surname derived from the given name Michael, which means 'who is like God'.

Who is like God?

From the stronghold by the stream

Brave traveler; adventurous.

Noble friendship

A beloved name with deep roots

Descendant of the warrior

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

from the Roman settlement

The Goddess of the Moon

Derived from 'Daniel', meaning 'God is my judge'

Tongue, language

A variant of 'Danielle', meaning 'God is my judge'.